NISPOM Compliance Resources for Small Defense Contractors

Practical NISPOM compliance guidance and editable documents for Facility Security Officers (FSOs), security managers, and small U.S. Department of Defense contractors. The NISPOM Resource Portal helps you prepare security briefings, document employee debriefings, and find resources for your industrial security program.

Microsoft Word templates you can download, customize, and use within your organization.

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Resources for your FSO responsibilities

Initial security briefings and refresher training

Preparing to brief a newly cleared employee or update your recurring security training? Our editable security briefing document is designed for contractors that do not store classified information. It includes links to supporting insider threat and counterintelligence training and can be tailored to your organization’s procedures.

Explore the initial and refresher security briefing document

Classified information debriefings

When classified access ends, your security program needs a consistent way to conduct and record the debriefing. Our Classified Information Debriefing Form supports that process and reminds employees of their continuing safeguarding responsibilities.

View the Classified Information Debriefing Form — $49

Documents prepared by an industrial security professional

The documents offered on this site are prepared by Michael Bush, a certified Industrial Security Professional (ISP). They give FSOs an editable starting point for recurring security tasks, with room to add company-specific procedures and instructions.

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Understanding NISPOM compliance

The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual is codified at 32 CFR Part 117. The requirements that apply to your organization depend on its classified work, safeguarding responsibilities, and applicable government guidance. Templates support your work; your organization must customize them and carry out the required security activities.

Read the NISPOM rule: 32 CFR Part 117

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